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The Emperor of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter follows Talcott "Tal" Garland, a Yale law professor, who becomes the executor of his deceased father Oliver's estate through a cryptic will. Oliver Garland, a former federal judge, left Tal mysterious instructions leading him into a web of political intrigue and family secrets. As Tal uncovers his father’s covert dealings, he faces dangerous revelations and reexamines his own life and career.